A DOG with twisted legs found abandoned on a Greek island is now on the road to recovery thanks to British animal lovers.

Partially-sighted Sandy, a 10-month-old German shepherd, was struggling to survive on the streets of Corfu, suffering from extreme bowed legs caused by a nutritional problem.

He had a miserable existence, surviving off scraps, until his plight came to the attention of Pat Clark, who runs a dog charity in Hertfordshire.

She launched an appeal to bring Sandy to Britain, where he could be treated for his condition. Now droves of generous Britons have come to Sandy’s rescue, donating more than £300 towards his transportation and treatment.

One volunteer even took Sandy on the 1,600 miles from Corfu to England.

Sandy in Corfu with his deformed legs [CATERS]

A wonky dog, who was brought over from Greece with two bowed front legs [CATERS]

Sandy is still charming everyone here and we are happy we have done this for him

Chaim Pilosof, veterinary surgeon

Once here, veterinary surgeon Chaim Pilosof carried out two complicated procedures to straighten both legs for free.

A partner at Companion Care vets in Cambridge, Mr Pilosof carried out the surgery on his days off.

Mr Pilosof said: “Sandy is doing very well. One of his legs is not quite 100 per cent but it is getting there.

“The first leg was brilliant and after two days he was putting weight on it.

“The second leg we knew would be more difficult because of the way it was deformed.